Implant Placement

Do not disturb the wounds. Avoid rinsing, spitting, or touching the wound on the day of surgery. There may be a metal healing abutment protruding through the gingival (gum) tissue.

Bleeding

Some bleeding or redness in the saliva is normal for 24 hours. Excessive bleeding (your mouth fills up rapidly with blood) can be controlled by biting on a gauze pad placed directly on the bleeding wound for 30 minutes. If bleeding continues please call for further instructions.

Swelling

Moderate swelling is normal and peaks in 2-3 days then gradually goes down in the next 5-7 days. Mild skin bruising may accompany the swelling. Difficulty in swallowing and inability to open the mouth widely occurs commonly after surgery secondary to the swelling of the tissues on the area. Chewing soft foods and moving your jaw helps this to gradually improve as the swelling and discomfort go away. Place an ice pack over the area nearest the surgery for 30 minutes on and 10 minutes off for the first 24 hours then discontinue the ice packs.

Diet

Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid hot/spicy/acidic liquids or food. Soft food and liquids should be eaten on the day following surgery.

Pain

You should begin taking pain medication as soon as you feel the local anesthetic wearing off. For moderate pain, 1 or 2 Tylenol or Extra Strength Tylenol may be taken every 3-4 hours along with the Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin). Ibuprofen, bought over the counter comes in 200 mg tablets: 2-4 tablets may be taken every 3-4 hours as needed for pain. For severe pain, the prescribed medication should be taken as directed. Do not take any of the above medication if you are allergic, or have been instructed by your doctor not to take it.

Antibiotics

Be sure to take the prescribed antibiotics as directed to help prevent infections. If a rash or GI distress develops, discontinue and call us at (312)951-8338 or, if the office is closed please call the office and leave a detailed message; someone will promptly return your call.

Oral Hygiene

Good oral hygiene is essential to good healing. Be sure to rinse for at least 30 seconds then spit it out. Warm saltwater rinses (teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) should be used at least 4-5 times a day as well, especially after meals. Brushing your teeth and the healing abutments is no problem. Be gentle initially with brushing the surgical areas.

Activity

Keep physical to a minimum immediately following surgery. If you are considering exercise, throbbing or bleeding may occur. If this occurs, you should discontinue exercising. Keep in mind that you are probably not taking normal nourishment. This may weaken you and further limit your ability to exercise.

Contact Us

747 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-951-8338

Testimonials

I had teeth removed and implants put in. My teeth were all bad and couldn't be saved. Prior to my surgery I was losing weight. After my surgery and new teeth I've gained 7 lbs. I am smiling more, I like having my picture taken now and I am for sure eating better. Thank you to Dr. Atcha.

My top teeth were very loose and I had no back teeth. I had no bone left in back part of my upper jaw so Dr. Atcha had to place the long Zygomatic implants. I love my new teeth, I love the way they look and I don't have to worry that my teeth will fall out. It's great what Dr. Atcha could do for me as I've been to many specialists and they said I need bone grafting and Dr. Atcha used an alternate methods and gave me fixed solid implant teeth without any bone grafting using zygomatic implants.

I had complete restoration of my mouth upper and lower jaws. Due to the medications I was on the enamel on my teeth was getting soft and my teeth were decaying. I didn't want dentures so I met with Dr. Atcha and went with his recommendation with Dental implants and I absolutely love my new teeth! I feel like I am living my life again. I was not out in the public and now I don't get any sleep because I am always out in public showing my new teeth. I live in Chicago and I am on a state wide crusade showing my dental work and encouraging people to get it done! Thanks to Dr. Atcha and the staff.

I had the All-on-4 implants done with Dr. Atcha. I had missing teeth and was use to wear a partial that use to disgust me. I learned about Dr. Atcha about reading about him the paper and came to his patient seminar and decided to have implants done here as he has a lot of experience with treating cases like mine. I am glad I did it

I am not afraid, I am freighted, I am mortified of the dentist. I researched Dr. Atcha's credentials saw his interview and the reviews and saw him being featured for his expertise on various channel and came in for a consultation. I felt confident in what he suggested and went with having the All-on-4 implants on my top teeth and I love it! I am happy and I feel like myself again and I am afraid going to the dentist anyone because Dr. Atcha and the staff make you feel at ease every time I come in. Thank you.